Basketball Preview: Mt. Zion Bulldogs vs. Mundy's Mill Tigers
Mt. Zion and Mundy's Mill are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2014, but not for long. The Mt. Zion Bulldogs will stay at home for another game and welcome the Mundy's Mill Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Mt. Zion is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Morrow on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Mt. Zion was dealt a 98-61 loss at the hands of Morrow.
Despite the defeat, Mt. Zion got top-tier performance from Jaylon Sankey, who had 26 points. Maxwell Henry was another key player, posting 13 points.
Meanwhile, Mundy's Mill put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past Miller Grove with points to spare, taking the game 66-52.
Mundy's Mill's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Gray, who posted 18 points in addition to two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Christopher Johnson, who went 7 for 10 en route to 18 points plus six rebounds and four steals.
Mundy's Mill's victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0. As for Mt. Zion, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Mt. Zion came up short against Mundy's Mill when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 61-55. Will Mt. Zion have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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